Rupture of the skin; e.g., as is seen in striae cutis distensae or in Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. ... Origin: dermato-+ G. Rhexis, rupture ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
Type: Term Pronunciation: der′mă-tō-rek′sis Definitions: 1. Rupture of the skin; as is seen in striae cutis distensae or in Ehlers-Danlos syndrome.